Subtract 16/70 from 14/32
14/32 - 16/70 is 117/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
14/32 = 14 × 35/32 × 35 = 490/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
16/70 = 16 × 16/70 × 16 = 256/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/1120 - 256/1120 = 490 - 256/1120 = 234/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/560
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